Algae in your Potting Soil | Can You Fix It?

By admin | February 17, 2024 |

If you’re growing seeds indoors, you may have run into green algae growing on top of your potting soil threatening your seedlings. Will it kill your plants? Can you fix the soil? Today I’ll go over why you may get algae in your seedling pots and how to prevent it and three ways to fix it if it happens.

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19 Comments

@andreac.6164 on February 17, 2024 at 5:50 am

Can you mix the cinnamon in with the h202? Or is that overkill?
@erickagonzalez9852 on February 17, 2024 at 5:54 am

Hello, thanks for the explanation for that method. By any chance do you have an estimate of how long does it take to act on algae?
@niconico2312 on February 17, 2024 at 5:57 am

You don’t need to put anything on the soil to get rid of algae. Algae sits only on the top soil where there is light, it doesn’t go down to the soil. You only need to soften or loosen the soil to kill algae by scratching the top soil. Kinda like erasing algae. Dead algae is also good for the soil. Just don’t over water your seedling too much.
@4everGrowin on February 17, 2024 at 6:04 am

NEW SUBSCRIBER!!! Thank you for the upload
@fourdayhomestead2839 on February 17, 2024 at 6:04 am

Great info on a common problem.
@JohnPaulGordillo on February 17, 2024 at 6:07 am

Cool tips. Can you show before and after shots?
@RadioFrequency617 on February 17, 2024 at 6:10 am

That you for the short and to the point video. I’m trying the hydrogen peroxide approach to see what happens. I’ll let you know. Thank you!
@GMT439 on February 17, 2024 at 6:12 am

Just cover it with something and leave a hole for the plant to grow through. It’s the light that’s making the algae grow just like any plant.
@freddyfish835 on February 17, 2024 at 6:14 am

Another thing worth mentioning is that algae on your soil attracts unwanted pests
@spencercurtis86 on February 17, 2024 at 6:19 am

Omg thank you. New grower here and this happened to my semi rare pepper strains. Big relief knowing I’m ok
@GMT439 on February 17, 2024 at 6:28 am

It’s alGae not alJi
@capriaptsrosa on February 17, 2024 at 6:28 am

Thank you
@freddyfish835 on February 17, 2024 at 6:30 am

I wonder if the cinnamon could also be used BEFORE algea occurs to help prevent it??
@debbiehalbrook on February 17, 2024 at 6:32 am

Great video! So full of value! I loved your tips, who knew about cinnamon!!! I’m about to plant the seeds indoors next week, so perfect timing!!!! Fellow VRA Member!!!
@juliewestron5260 on February 17, 2024 at 6:34 am

Warm humid environment.
@kylemartin832 on February 17, 2024 at 6:37 am

Thank you sir, will try the cinnamon or peroxide water mix 👍🙏✌
@freddyfish835 on February 17, 2024 at 6:41 am

Great video thanks for the tips
@marcellabanks7574 on February 17, 2024 at 6:41 am

Can I apply these techniques to algae that’s grown on improperly stored potting mix?
@johnlindell5024 on February 17, 2024 at 6:44 am

Thank you! Great video! 👌🏻🌳